TM 9-2330-390-14&P
4-77. TIE-ROD ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (Cont).
1. Secure tie-rod (13) in a vise.
2. Install jamnuts (12 and 14) and tie-rod ends (7 and 8) on tie-rod (13).
3. Adjust position of jamnuts (12 and 14) on tie-rod ends (7 and 8) as required to ensure that same number of
threads are showing on tie-rod ends as noted during disassembly. When correctly assembled, tie-rod length
from inner surface of jamnut (12) to inner surface of jamnut (14) is 28.5 in. (72.4 cm).
4. Install two new grease fittings (11) on tie-rod ends (7 and 8).
1. Install tie-rod ends (7 and 8) between steering knuckle assembly (6) and steering link (8) with grease fittings
(11) outboard from axle.
2. Install flatwasher (10) and hex castle nut (1) on tie-rod end (8). Torque hex castle nut to 80-110 lb.-ft. (108-149
Nm).
3. Install flatwasher (5) and hex castle nut (4) on tie-rod end (7). Torque hex castle nut to 80-110 lb.-ft. (108-149
Nm).
4. Install circle cotters (2 and 3).
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